Church of Norway votes in favour of homosexuals in ordained ministry

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[Christianity Today] 19 Nov 2007--The Lutheran Church of Norway voted last Friday to allow members in same-sex partnerships to serve in ordained ministry.

The vote came towards the end of a difficult week of debate on the issue during the Church’s General Synod, held last Tuesday to Saturday.

The Church remains deeply divided over homosexuality, with many feeling that the acceptance of homosexuals in the clergy goes against Scripture.

Bishop Ole D Hagesaeter, of the Bjoergvin district, was quoted by the International Herald Tribune as saying, "This is a sad day for the Church. It will be a splitting factor and lead to many feeling homeless in the Church."